Just checking in on the RuKind factor for The Edgefield this weekend.Anyone looking for a meet-up or jam?So far GratefulFred and I are planning to meet up for a jam.I'm about 19 miles from the Edgefield (just off the Terwilliger exit on I-5, about 4 mi south of downtown Portland), but could host a daytime jam on Thurs or Fri daytime (maybe Sat)... I usually head out to the Edgefield by ~4pm or so at latest.There is Jackson Park on the Sandy River about 1.5 miles from the Edgefield (possible acoustic jam or battery powered amp jam).There are alot of spots at The Edgefield to possibly hang/jam or just hoist an RuKind toast.Anyway... here's my # if anyone wants to hang: Pete B. - 503-621-8209

We could always meet at the Jerry statue, which I think will be inside the concert fence.

Nice program last night!JK played what I assume is his new Alembic all night.I thought he sounded good. Very Jerry in alot of places, more "JK" in others.Bobby and Phil both looked and played great.Some good jams. Good vocals. Overall good sound. I thought I could hear each instrument/vocal pretty well.A very cool venue for the boys!Nice!

Friday night's show was amazing! Wonderful interplay and musicianship on everyone's part. Personal highlights include Jack Straw, Satisfaction (brought me right back to 8/1/94) and the Help ) Slip ) Let It Grow that dominated the 2nd set.

The Merry Prankster sitting next to me definitely altered my perception but I think this was the best show I've seen since Phil & Friends 10/7/2000.

Fun times afterwards at The White Eagle with Garcia Birthday Band too.

Box Of Rain on Thursday, Looks Like Rain on Friday, what are they gonna play Saturday?

I was repeatedly astounded by caliber of musicianship. For this weekend my Gold Star goes to John K. & Jeff Chimenti for being on point, high energy, and demonstrating again that they belong where they are. I really dug the Thelonious Monk moments from Jeff...very cool.

John is keeping it cool. His Alembic is stunning, and didn't seem to lack tonal options. There is a slight lack of treble presence or compression, but my (shared) sense is that it's a rig thing, not a guitar thing. (Already discussed in great detail.) It does affect how his Mutron reacts I believe. My favorite John moment was Saturday during Foolish Heart. Now I would not have selected that for any playlist. My perception is JK had a brief brain-cramp when it came to the customary solo. He was cool ...collected ...and just bubbled right up into something pretty darn cool. In other words...a real pro. Very Jerry...and yet more & more John.